Following the Murray River: Swanning in Swan Hill

Friday and Saturday 25/26th May 2012 Those who have been following the Murray River blog posts from the start will know that I am trying to reconstruct this trip from map and photographs.  So I could see from the photographs that we stayed at least two nights in Swan Hill - possibly three - and …

Lake Boga Flying Boat Museum – Home of the Catalina

Thursday 24th May 2012 "In that hour before sunrise, on the waters of the bay, you may hear the roar of motors, and the swirl of flying spray. Loaded to the Plimsoll to carry out her role, 'tis a Catalina taking off to begin her lone patrol." Partial Excerpt from "A Saga of the Catalinas", …

Following the Murray River: Entrancing Echuca

Wednesday 23rd May 2012 Entrancing Echuca.  Twinned with Moama.  The closest point on the Murray River to Melbourne, the capital of Victoria.  A mere two - three hours drive away. For the tourist, there is a distinction between Echuca the town centre, and Echuca, the historic port centre.  If you come for just a few …